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Patent GB-2279342-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of coated acicular cobalt-containing magnetic iron oxides
Inventor: SCHWAB EKKEHARD
IPC: H01F1/11
Filed: 1994-06-22
Abstract: Acicular cobalt-containing magnetic iron oxide composed of a core of an iron oxide of the formula FeO1.33-1.5 and a cobalt-enriched surface layer is improved with regard to the stability of the magnetic properties by a coating of silicon compound and aluminium compound applied to the particle surface. This coating is carried out directly in the highly alkaline mother liquor without prior filtering and washing, by precipitation of an aluminium salt and an alkali metal silicate from aqueous solution onto the surface of the freshly prepared iron oxide particles, followed by reaction of the particle surface with the applied components at elevated temperature with stirring. The applied coating serves to achieve a specific improvement in the dispersing properties of the pigments thus prepared.
Patent GB-2293752-A (GB)
Title: Shelf-like structure for cabinet top
Inventor: CHILDERHOUSE COLIN JAMES
IPC: A47B97/00
Filed: 1994-10-07
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for forming a shelf-like structure (4) on top of a cabinet (6), the cabinet (6) comprising a flat top (8) and flat sides (10), and the apparatus (2) being such that it is movable between a non-use condition in which the apparatus (2) is folded and flat, and a use condition in which the apparatus (2) is differently folded and forms the shelf-like structure (4). The shelf-like structure (4) is such that it has a base (12) for sitting on the top (8) of the cabinet (6), side walls (14) having parts (18) which extend below the base (12) for engaging the flat sides (10) of the cabinet (6) and parts (20) which extend above the base (12) to define end stops for the shelf-like structure (4), and a rear wall (16) which extends between the parts (20) of the side walls (14) which extend above the base (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283389-A (GB)
Title: Telephone subscriber presence detector
Inventor: MEIER ROLF G
IPC: H04M1/72
Filed: 1994-10-12
Abstract: A detector 21 informs a switching system of the presence of a subscriber near a telephone 15A. The information can be used to decide whether or not calls should be routed to the telephone, so as to avoid calls being directed to unattended telephones. The system can also detect the presence of a specific person, (eg using a magnetic card, an unique identity tag or barcode), so that calls associated with the specific person can be routed to the nearest telephone. For absent subscribers, a call may be either redirected to another telephone which is attended, or messages may be stored until the subscriber returns to the vicinity of a telephone. In another embodiment, the presence of a portable telephone may be determined by placing it into a charger (fig. 3). In addition to routing calls, the presence of a subscriber can be used to activate a security device 29. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295878-A (GB)
Title: One-way gear trains
Inventor: SCHILLER RICHARD FRIEDRICH
IPC: F16H55/08
Filed: 1994-12-06
Abstract: A gear train comprising two gears 10, 12 having intermeshing teeth T1, T2 is characterized in that said teeth are configured such that rotation or movement of said gears is permitted in one direction 24, 22 but prevented in the reverse direction 20, 26. As shown the teeth have 8 hook configuration which interengage to prevent reverse rotation. In an alternative embodiment one of the two gears may be linear rather than rotary. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290681-A (GB)
Title: Polling substitution system for computer network
Inventor: INOUE YOSHINOBU
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: A substitution response section 24 processes a start, stop, restart, and end of a substitution response to a polling request from a server unit 10 on the basis of an exchange of a sync control message between the substitution response section 24 and a substitution request section 26 on a client unit side 12-3, 12-5 via a network 18. The substitution request section processes a start, stop, restart, and end of a polling substitution request for the client unit on the basis of an exchange of the sync control message between the substitution request section and the substitution response section via the network. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304113-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface cleaner
Inventor: CHANG DAVID A
IPC: C11D3/42
Filed: 1995-08-10
Abstract: A bleach-containing hard surface cleaner comprises an alkali metal hypochlorite, bentonite clay, a mono-(long chain alkyl)-tertiary amine oxide, an alkali metal salt, a pH stabilizer to attain a pH of 11 or higher, an alkali metal alkyl sarcosinate, an alkylbenzene sulphonate, and preferably an inorganic pigment which is most preferably ultramarine blue. The cleaning composition has excellent colour stability as well as phase stability and hypochlorite stability.
Patent GB-2293097-A (GB)
Title: Spring assemblies for mattresses and the like
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANK
IPC: B68G9/00
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: A spring assembly comprises upper and lower superimposed webs of strong yet flexible material which are connected together at spaced intervals to define a plurality of similar pockets (30, 31, 32, 33...) arranged side-by-side in a parallel relationship, and a length of continuous spring (20) inserted into each successive pre-formed pocket. Apparatus and a method of manufacturing the spring assembly are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297920-A (GB)
Title: Video game system
Inventor: TAKASUGI TOMOYA
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: The video game system comprises first display means (2) for displaying the game itself and second separate display means (6,7,8) for displaying the outcome/score etc. of the games that have been in progress. The system allows a plurality of players to play simultaneously.
Patent GB-2303678-A (GB)
Title: Separation preventative pipe joint
Inventor: MAKI ATSUSHI
IPC: F16L21/08
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: The joint has a locking ring 5 held by an elastic ring 6 with its axis centered in a locking ring receiving groove 4 of a socket 1. An outer peripheral projection 9 is formed on an end portion of a spigot 8, the projection being engageable with the locking ring 5 from a location deeper than the locking ring. An inner peripheral projection 15 is formed in the socket 1 and located deeper than the locking ring receiving groove 4 for backing up the locking ring. A first inner peripheral surface 17 having a larger diameter than the inner peripheral projection 15 is formed in the socket 1 and located deeper than the inner peripheral projection a second inner peripheral surface 18 being formed between the first inner peripheral surface and the inner peripheral projection, the second inner peripheral surface being larger than the inner peripheral projection and smaller than the first inner peripheral surface in diameter.
Patent GB-2313304-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible back rest
Inventor: HUGGAN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A47C9/10
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: A back rest for the beach has a fabric section 3 comprising the main support for the back supported on each side by posts 1 and 2 which are mounted in the sand. The posts are secured at the rear of the backrest by means of a pivoting brace incorporating metal sections 4 and 5. The brace may be locked in a horizontal position to provide the required tension in use, or folded to collapse the back rest into a compact configuration for transportation.
Patent GB-2305400-A (GB)
Title: Marine Vessels having Outboard Sponsons
Inventor: GEE NIGEL IAN
IPC: B63B1/12
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A marine vessel comprises at least one hull stabilised by at least one pair of outboard sponsons and propelled by propulsion means carried by the sponsons or hull. One aspect of the invention is shown in Figure 7, where a marine vessel 20 is provided with first and second pairs of outboard sponsons 230,231, with the first pair 230 disposed forwardly of the second pair 231. The sponsons 230 of the first pair are disposed at a higher level than the sponsons 231 of the second pair. At the load water line 208 of the vessel, the sponsons 231 of the second pair are in contact with the water while the sponsons 230 of the first pair are disposed above the waterline 208. As shown in Figure 12, should the vessel 201 heel to one side the sponson 230 of the first pair on the heeling side of the vessel is brought into contact with the water, so as to create an upwardly acting restoring force 250 which tends to stabilise the vessel. Other aspects of the invention are disclosed.
Patent GB-2308314-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal vibratory centrifuge
Inventor: DERTON HARRY E
IPC: B04B9/08
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: A horizontal screen separator (1) of the present invention includes a base (5) having a housing (3) mounted thereon which contains a horizontal screen basket (41) for receiving product to be dried. The basket (41) is rotatably and vibrationally driven to dry the product. The separator (1) includes two motors (61 and 81), one to impart rotational motion to the basket and the other to impart vibrational motion to the basket. The basket is rotatably fixed to a shaft (57) driven by the rotating motor. The vibratory motor (81) drives a shaft in operative contact with the rotating shaft, having an eccentric mounted thereon. The vibratory motor drives the vibratory shaft (89) to induce vibration in the basket. The basket also includes a lip (51) or extension formed from screen as a right cylinder to increase the drying time of the product.
Patent GB-2310490-A (GB)
Title: A device for burning gas from a production plant for oil or gas
Inventor: HYSTAD HARALD
IPC: F23K5/00
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A device for burning gas from a production plant for oil/gas comprising a burner at the top of a flare pipe (8). The production plant is connected to the flare pipe (8) through a low pressure collection line (1) for process gas. One has aimed at reducing combustion of valuable production gas to a minimum. To this end, the collection line (1) is connected to an expansion tank (2) having a return line (4) to the production plant and, downstream relative to the expansion tank (2), a liquid trap (6) has been disposed.
Patent GB-2329426-A (GB)
Title: Automatic starter, for an I.C. engine, having a clock timer
Inventor: MAJIDIMEHR MASSOUD
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: An automatic starter for an internal combustion engine for providing unattended, keyless starting of a vehicle comprises engine start initiation means operable by an input signal and a twenty-four hour, seven day clock for providing the input signal at a predetermined time. The time interval for which the engine operates may also be set. Preferably the clock and means for setting the clock are provided in a portable hand held unit 50 which may be connected and disconnected to the engine's control unit 20 via an electrical connector 45. By disconnecting and removing the hand held unit 20 unauthorised re-setting of the start time and possible theft is prevented.
Patent GB-2314509-A (GB)
Title: Water-closet disposable pouch and method of disposal
Inventor: STEER GRAHAM EMERY
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: A water-closet disposable pouch (8) has a pull-away tab (20) secured to one wall (10) by a weld or bond (22). Pulling away the tab (20) tears open the pouch wall (10) along the weld or bond by tearing out material (30) from the weld, thus creating one or more gaps (28). The tab (20) may be V-shaped, and define a flap or hatch area (26) of the wall behind the tab (20) which is released when the tab (20) is torn away. Any gas trapped in the pouch can escape through the opening when the gas is placed in a WC. In an alternative form, a tear-out filament is secured to or within a wall of the pouch parallel to a direction of orientation of the plastics material.
Patent GB-2316033-A (GB)
Title: Hair clipper blade
Inventor: ELSTON ANDREW
IPC: B26B19/06
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: A blade is provided for use in a hair clipper 10 having a bladeset 16 including a moving blade 20 and a stationary blade 22, the bladeset 16 being constructed and arranged so that the moving blade 20 is pressed against the stationary blade 22 for allowing the moving blade to reciprocate relative to the stationary blade in a transverse direction to a longitudinal axis of the clipper. The blade includes a base portion 52 having a tooth end 54, and a mounting end 56 opposite the tooth end 54, a plurality of teeth 28, 30 arranged in spaced, parallel relationship to each other and projecting from the tooth end 54, each tooth having a tip 80, 82 and a root 84, 86 opposite the tip and being joined to the tooth end 54. The roots 84, 86 are joined to the tooth end 54 in spaced relationship to each other to define generally planar-floored channels 88 between the roots for facilitating the evacuation of hair and/or hair clippings from a cutting area 36 of the bladeset 16. Also, the teeth have a constant rake angle (R, Fig 2A) at least from the tip 80, 82 to the root 84, 86, and the base portion 52 defines a transverse hump area (100, Fig 9) of constant radius designed for further facilitating the evacuation of hair and/or hair clippings from the cutting area 36.
Patent GB-2317582-A (GB)
Title: A method for dewatering a solid-liquid matrix
Inventor: BANERJEE SUJIT
IPC: F26B17/02
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: A method of dewatering a solid-liquid matrix comprises simultaneously applying pressure and heat to force water therefrom. A variety of matrices may be dewatered in this fashion including primary and secondary sludge of municipal, industrial or other origin. The means for application of the heat and pressure may include an impulse dryer, a roll press, a shoe press, a hydraulic press or an electro hydraulic press.
Patent GB-2330897-A (GB)
Title: Bullet propulsion systems
Inventor: MASCETTI HUGH PETER
IPC: F41C3/14
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: A muzzle loading weapon having a bullet propulsion system for the propulsion of a bullet 50 from a bullet chamber 20, the chamber comprising a first portion to receive combustible powder and a second portion to receive the bullet, characterised in that a blocking element 80 is fixedly located in operable communication with the powder receiving portion of the chamber and distal to the bullet receiving portion of the chamber, a flash hole 90 being provided in the blocking element, a replaceable end cap 120 being locatable over the blocking element, a primer 150 being associated with the end cap, whereby detonation of the primer serves to ignite powder in the bullet chamber via the flash hole, thereby to cause combustion of the powder and propel a bullet from the chamber, provides greatly improved accuracy and efficiency.
Patent GB-2332613-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of blended meat products
Inventor: QUEALLY PETER
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A coarse grinder is used to grind raw lean meat and meat fat trims. Each ground meat is then passed to a separate receiving bin and is blended. Coarse ground raw lean meat is emulsified in an emulsifier to a nominal size of less than 1 mm before delivery to a mixer. Coarse ground meat fat trims are delivered into the mixer along with other ingredients. After mixing, the mixture is finally ground to a nominal size of from 3.2 mm to 5 mm. The emulsification of the coarse ground raw lean meat allows meat blend products to be produced in which the ingredient size and organoleptic properties can be optimised in a substantially continuous process.
Patent GB-2333386-A (GB)
Title: Inputting information
Inventor: PUKKILA PAIVI
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 1998-01-14
Abstract: A communication terminal is provided with display means, navigation means (e.g. roller key) for navigating through information candidates, selection means (e.g. key, or by depressing the roller key) for selecting one of the candidates, and a processor controlling the display means in accordance with the operation of the navigation means and the selection means. The display means comprises a first display part 20 for displaying a string of entered information, and a second display part 22 for displaying a string of a plurality of possible information candidates. One of the candidates in the second display part is highlighted by a cursor 23 controlled by the navigation means. The processor copies the highlighted candidate from the candidate string into the entered information string upon selection by the selection means. The candidates may be in a probability order, determined by the entered information, and candidates may be multi-character.
Patent GB-2321583-A (GB)
Title: Animal feed supplement with herbs
Inventor: GREENE PHELIM
IPC: A23K10/33
Filed: 1998-01-26
Abstract: A feed supplement composition for animals, particularly horses, is prepared from molasses, calcium oxide and a herb or herb mixture. The herb may be one or more of camomile, comfrey, dandelion, yarrow, lavender, mint, garlic, clover, nettle, seaweed, oregano, basil, thyme, fenugreek, fennel seed and liquorice powder. The herb(s) constitute 25% to 35% by weight of the composition, and may be used in dried form. Salt, limestone flour and calcified seaweed may also be added. Specific examples of compositions are given. The composition sets to a solid, water resistant block.
Patent GB-2335323-A (GB)
Title: Distance measuring apparatus
Inventor: OWEN RAYMOND
IPC: G01S11/06
Filed: 1998-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus for distance measurement between two locations 1,2 with particular application to mobile communications systems, employs a transmitter at one location 2 and measurement of the cross-correlation between signal received by two orthogonally polarised, co-located antennas 7,8 at the other location 1. The cross-polar-correlation co-efficient dependends on distance (fig 3) from the source 1 in urban environments. This is exploited by the invention.
Patent GB-2327127-A (GB)
Title: Test chip circuit for on-chip timing characterization
Inventor: JAYNES DWIGHT
IPC: H01L27/04
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: The inventive system and method determines path delay of at least one test path (101, 102) of logic gates (204). The invention uses a toggle register (104) to generate a toggling signal, that is sent out onto the path by a launch register (105). A capture register (106) receives the signal from the other end of the path. A logic gate (109) compares the received signal from a prior launched signal with an inverted launched signal (116). Since the signal is a toggling signal the prior received signal should be the same as an inverted launched signal. A latch register (107) determines whether the logic gate has detected a match between inverted launched signal and the received signal from a prior launch signal within a predetermined time clock period. As the clock period is shortened (112), the launched signal will fail to traverse the path and be captured by the capture register (107) within the clock period. This will cause a mis-match in the logic gate. The clock period at the point of mis-match is the delay time of the path. The invention can use two paths (101, 102) to produce a very accurate comparison of the delays on the two paths.
Patent GB-2338514-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine cylinder block with optimizes stiffness
Inventor: PIERRO ENZO
IPC: F02F1/00
Filed: 1998-06-20
Abstract: The integral cylinder block 20 includes an upper portion 24 with cylinder bores and a lower portion 26 forming at least a part of a crankcase. At the upper and lower portions 24,26 of the block, the casing has sculpted wall portions 42, 44 with a curved, undulated shape. At a side of the cylinder block, a closed oil cooler cavity 80 is formed. A wall 86 is provided to generally separate the oil cooler cavity 80 from the water jacket (34, fig.4) defined within the block. An opening 88 is provided in the wall 86, but the opening is distally located relative to a water pump outlet (90, fig.6) that provides a flow of coolant into the cavity 80, thereby improving the flow direction of coolant across the oil cooler. Also, an opposite side of the cylinder block 20 includes a closed tappet cavity (60, fig.5) to accommodate pushrods. The closed tappet cavity (60) is defined by a sculpted tappet cavity wall (62) that is integrally formed with the upper and lower portions of the block, improving block rigidity. The cylinder block 20 has enhanced structural stiffness, thereby reducing noise emissions and oil consumption, and does not require torque plate honing.
Patent GB-2342427-A (GB)
Title: Pipe with valve
Inventor: COSPIN SYLVAIN
IPC: F16K15/03
Filed: 1998-10-03
Abstract: A pipe (1) has an open end closeable by a valve flap (2) which is hingedly attached to part of the periphery of the open end. The valve flap (2) carryies loop means (4) capable of being releaseably attached to a formation (5,5a) on the outside of the pipe (1) for resiliently holding the valve flap (2) closed over the open end. The loop (4) and flap (2) may be interconnected by elastic tongues (6, figure 8).
Patent GB-2347971-A (GB)
Title: Engine and exhaust pipe assembly
Inventor: HITCHMAN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F01N13/10
Filed: 1999-03-13
Abstract: An internal combustion engine has an exhaust pipe 117 fastened to a cylinder head 111 by a flange 119 secured by studs 127. The end face 126 of the exhaust pipe 117 directly contacts the cylinder head over an area which is no greater than the cross-sectional area of the adjacent pipe end portion 118, thereby reducing the heat conducted from the exhaust pipe to the cylinder head. The flange 119 is secured to the exhaust pipe by three lugs 128 thereby reducing the thermal mass and the heat absorbed immediately following a cold start. In a modification (Figs.10 and 11, not shown) the end of the exhaust pipe is recessed into the cylinder head to reduce the length of the exhaust port and a wear ring of hard material is interposed between the pipe and the base of the counterbore. In this modification the end face of the pipe end portion is chamfered to further reduce the area in contact with the cylinder head.
Patent GB-2342794-A (GB)
Title: Buffer circuit for actuator control
Inventor: FOERSTL BERNHARD
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A control circuit 1 between a control port 10 of a microprocessor 11 and an actuator 6 of a motor vehicle has a control stage 2 and a drive stage 5 to amplify a signal from the control stage 2. Under normal operation, a signal from the actuator terminal 4 is used to control the actuator 6, with the microprocessor control port 10 applying a high level to act as an input to the control stage 2. Resistor arrangement R2-R4 ensures that the signal at 12 is not influenced by fluctuation on the signal from the actuator terminal 4. The microprocessor 11 is used to monitor input states of different units on the vehicle, such as the clutch or hand-brake, and if an unsafe condition occurs the control port 10 will apply a low level to act as an output and prevent the actuator 6 being started.
Patent GB-2354756-A (GB)
Title: A box formed from a blank
Inventor: CHAN KA SING
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: A blank (10) for making a box includes two side walls (11,12), two end walls (13,14), a base and a lid, the portion of the blank (10) defining the lid and/or base of the container (10A) including:<BR> a first panel (19) having a first side that is connected to a side wall (12) via a first fold line (39);<BR> a second side, opposite the first side, that is connected via a second fold line (43) to a second panel (22);<BR> a third side, connected via a third fold line (40) to a first side flap (20) and a fourth side, opposite the third side, connected via a fourth fold line (41) to a second side flap (21),<BR> the first and second side flaps (20,21) being fixable to the second panel (22). The second panel (22) is provided with a first wing (28) that is connected to the second panel (22) via a first diagonal fold line (46) and a second wing (29) that is connected to the second panel (22) via a second diagonal fold line (29), the first side flap (20) is fixable to the first wing (28) and the second side flap (21) is fixable to the second wing (29), the diagonal fold lines (46,47) allowing the base and/or lid to the flattened. Tabs (25,26) may provide a locking mechanism.